Reflecting on March of Millions

Egyptian demonstrators gather in Tahrir Square, in central Cairo, on January 31, 2011, on the seventh day of protests against long term President Hosni Mubarak's regime.
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In what is being dubbed the "March of Millions," hundreds of thousands of Egyptians have taken to the streets in the eighth day of protests against President Hosni Mubarak. Demonstrations have vowed to remain on the streets until Mubarak, who has held his position for more than 30 years, quits. Protests are taking place in Tahrir Square, which translates to Liberation Square.

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The situation is worse in Libya, actually, because we are under the dictatorship for 41 years…. Right now the people are watching and waiting, I think something is going to happen in Libya too.

For reaction to the demonstrations from the Egyptian American community, we talk with Mona Shand, a reporter for WHMI in Michigan. Mona is a first generation immigrant with uncles, aunts and cousins still residing in Egypt. Munsis El Buri is a political dissident from Libya. He tells his story of getting out of Libya and changes he'd like to see come to his home country.